CaddieGolf DigestOctober 19, 2026
Two exercises that target better driver swings—and two more that improve iron play
Two sets of 12 reps with a resistance band is all Ben Shear asks for. Easy homework for better ball striking.
Caddie: Golf Tips, Drills and Strategy
Looking for a swing fix or a smarter way to lower your score? These are my picks of golf instruction, drills, putting advice and scoring strategy, with a quick takeaway before you open the original video or article.
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CaddieGolf Ball AddictOctober 19, 2026
How to Manipulate Your Wedge Spin | Finding the Optimal Launch Angle
Using three different balls to show launch angle matters more than raw spin numbers is a smart experiment. Might be something that changes up your wedge game.
CaddiePGA.comOctober 19, 2026
5-Minute Dynamic Golf Warmup: Add Distance & Prevent Injury
It’s that time of year where a warm up is required. Protecting your lower back, shoulders and wrists before the first swing is worth a few minutes.
CaddieJon Sherman GolfOctober 18, 2026
7 Mental Techniques Golf Tour Pros Use (But Never Talk About)
Swapping swing thoughts for an external focus is the tip worth stealing here. Overthinking ruins more rounds than bad swings do.
CaddieDanny MaudeOctober 18, 2026
Once You Learn This Move, The Golf Swing Feels Effortless
Andy Plummer's picture of bowling a ball underarm is such a simple swing thought. Way easier than chasing positions.
CaddieGolf MonthlyOctober 17, 2026
3 Tips For Better Iron Shots From The Rough (And What To Do In The Really Juicy Stuff)
Dropping the lead shoulder and favoring the front foot beats trying to swing steeper. Let the setup do the work.
CaddieMark CrossfieldOctober 15, 2026
Stop Setting Your Driver Up Wrong (Simple Address Fix)
Grounding the driver flat behind the ball is a recipe for heel strikes. Letting it sit 7 to 11 degrees toe up feels weird but makes sense.
CaddieScratch Golf AcademyOctober 14, 2026
2 Secrets to Better Golf Takeaway (Fix Your Swing Instantly!)
If the takeaway is off, the rest of the swing is just damage control. Arguably the most important part of a golf swing.
CaddieJon Sherman GolfOctober 13, 2026
It’s "Boring," But It Will Help You Break 80 Fast
This is the sub 80 plan I needed: you don't need a single birdie to shoot 79. Kill the doubles and take the good bogey.
CaddieEric Cogorno GolfOctober 12, 2026
Once You Learn This New Technique The Golf Swing Becomes Effortless
Always solid with Eric. Get it down, keep it down, get it forward. Maybe the off season has time for new motor movements.
CaddieGolf MonthlyOctober 11, 2026
Why Sequencing Matters In The Golf Swing And How To Improve It
Chasing positions is the trap- the sequence is what actually hits the ball. Hitting a line of balls without resetting sounds like my next range session.
CaddieRick Shiels GolfOctober 11, 2026
I Got A Short Game Lesson From Dan Grieve
Watching Rick get his chipping and pitching taken apart and rebuilt makes me feel better about mine. Plenty here to take straight to the practice green.
CaddieDanny MaudeOctober 11, 2026
80% of Golfers Don’t Understand This (It Makes The Golf Swing Effortless)
Lifting the club into position is where I lose the lever. Feeling it like a sledgehammer (legitimately brought out) is an interesting concept.
CaddiePGA.comOctober 10, 2026
3 Drills From Max Homa, Justin Thomas & Min Woo Lee to Lower Your Scores
Your lob wedge isn't the only play from a sticky collar. Of the three, that toe down 9 iron chip is the one I'm stealing for Saturday.
CaddieGOLF.comOctober 09, 2026
Tour putting coach shares simple green-reading method for amateurs
Aiming at the apex is exactly how I miss low, and low misses never scare the hole. Splitting the read into thirds is my next practice green game.
CaddieMeandmygolfOctober 09, 2026
This 6 Handicap’s Driver Was Ruining His Game Until This
Calling all my fellow slicers: a long, narrow backswing might feel powerful, but it makes squaring the face harder. Shorter and wider got Ray straighter and longer.
CaddieGolf DigestOctober 08, 2026
13 data-backed strategies to break 80, according to the numbers
My takeaway for the sub 80 goal: stop hunting birdies and kill the doubles. The math says bogey avoidance does most of the climbing.
CaddieEric Cogorno GolfOctober 08, 2026
This Took Me 20 Years To Learn --You'll Learn It In 16 Minutes
My takeaway: arms and body moving as one unit kills the straight ball.
CaddieEric Cogorno GolfOctober 07, 2026
Before You Start Hitting Balls Try This Simple 5 Minute Swing Test
Golf lessons are underrated. This is a good swing prep for your next round.
CaddieMeandmygolfOctober 07, 2026
Why This Scratch Golfer Couldn’t Stop Coming Over the Top
Calling my fellow slicers: his over the top started in the backswing, not the downswing.
CaddieMark CrossfieldOctober 06, 2026
I Learned How To Make The Iron Swing as Easy as Possible
Pre setting shaft lean at address to stop the short right miss is my takeaway. Fix the setup before you touch the swing.
CaddieGolf MonthlyOctober 06, 2026
What Qualifies As A 'Good' Round Of Golf For Your Handicap? (Based On 2026 Data Benchmarks)
Even the average scratch golfer shoots two over. A couple over your handicap is a good day, so ease up on yourself.
CaddieGolf.comOctober 04, 2026
This simple putting setup test will perfect your aim line
Aim starts at setup, not the stroke. Check your eyes before you blame the putter.
CaddieGolf MonthlyOctober 04, 2026
How A Bucket Of Range Balls Can Improve Your Golf Swing (Without Hitting A Single One)
A bucket drill without hitting a ball is the kind of ugly practice that actually transfers.
CaddieGolf.comMay 31, 2026
Keep your club on plane and hit better irons with this simple trick
Worth a watch for posture and other fundamentals you should remind yourself on the range.
CaddieGolf.comMay 05, 2026
Here's what I'm learning with Arccos Golf's new data tracking
Tangent golf app is 1000 times better (use it with an Apple watch) than Arccos. The UI isn't even comparable.
CaddieTangent GolfMay 04, 2026
You Don’t Understand Strokes Gained… And It's Costing You Shots
Everything you need to know about strokes gained from the owner at Tangent Golf.
CaddieJohn Sherman GolfApril 30, 2026
The Mental Mistake That’s Costing You Strokes
Less emotions and more strategy is my take away. John always brings a good perspective.
CaddiePlugged In GolfApril 24, 2026
15th Club Golf GPS App Review
Looks interesting, but still not as good as Tangent Golf App.
CaddieDNA Golf InstructionApril 22, 2026
The Golf Swing is a Ball Toss
Classic drill as we are waiting for the weather to get better. Take your daughters ball and get to tossing.